Kings center Brad Miller missed two shots in the final 10 seconds to help the Bucks escape with the victory. Miller’s potential game-tying jumper rimmed out as the clock expired.

The victory might have been costly for Milwaukee, however.

Bucks guard Michael Redd was injured on a drive to the basket late in the third quarter and had to leave the game with a left knee strain. He was schedule to undergo further tests on Sunday.

Villanueva scored consecutive baskets to give the Bucks a 103-99 lead with 2:23 remaining, but the Kings quickly regained the lead as Kevin Martin scored on a backdoor cut and Francisco Garcia drilled a three-pointer from the corner.

Ramon Sessions sank one of two foul shots to tie the score at 104 with 53.3 seconds left.

The Bucks played strong defense on the Kings’ next possession, and Luke Ridnour blocked a shot by Kings point guard Beno Udrih.

Jefferson was fouled on a drive with 16.1 seconds left and hit one of two free throws to give the Bucks a one-point lead.

Sacramento had a chance to take the lead, but Miller missed on a drive in the lane and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute grabbed the rebound.

Mbah a Moute immediately was fouled with 3.3 seconds remaining, and he sank one of two free throws to put the Bucks in front, 106-104.

Martin led the Kings (10-34) with 20 points and Garcia added 19. Miller nearly had a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.

The Kings shot 64.7% in the first quarter, hitting 11 of 17 attempts to take a 36-33 lead. Martin had nine points, including 7 of 7 from the foul line.

Villanueva had 10 points in the quarter to lead the Bucks, who shot 60% (12 of 20).

Sacramento was able to maintain a one-point halftime lead as Miller had all 14 of his points before intermission and Garcia added 13. The Kings were 21 of 38 from the field and 17 of 18 at the free throw line.

Redd led the Bucks with 12 points at halftime and finished with 14 before being hurt.